PDP Lagos Chapter Rejects Local Government Election Results, Vows to Challenge at Tribunal

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Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state have rejected the outcome of the recent local government election, citing manipulation by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is planning to challenge the results at the tribunal, alleging electoral fraud and widespread irregularities. The PDP chairmen in the 20 local government areas of the state described the election as an "orchestrated charade" and a "criminal conspiracy" executed by the APC-led government and compromised officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP Lagos chapter has rejected the outcome of the local government election, alleging electoral fraud and manipulation by the APC-led government.
  • The party plans to challenge the results at the tribunal, citing widespread irregularities and rigging by the APC.
  • PDP chairmen in the 20 local government areas described the election as an "orchestrated charade" and a "criminal conspiracy" executed by the APC-led government and compromised officials of LASIEC.
  • The PDP alleged that APC-sponsored thugs invaded polling units, snatched ballot boxes, and assaulted voters who resisted.
  • Ballot box stuffing and massive thumb-printing of ballot papers were reported in PDP strongholds, with LASIEC officials either standing aside or actively colluding with the irregularities.
  • The PDP chairmen accused the LASIEC officials of legitimizing fraudulent votes, leading to the desecration of the democratic process.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistical data was provided in the source material.

Sources:

  • State of the Nation (2023) - not provided in the original text.
  • This report is based on a press statement by the PDP Lagos chapter.